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Brasschaat Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

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Brasschaat Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

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Brasschaat Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

02:55

48.7km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 13.8 km for 12 m

After 30.6 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.15 km

Stone Mill of Oelegem

Highlight • Monument

Construction started in 1845 by order of Martinus De Winter and it is said that the mill was not ready to grind until 1854. In 1891 the heirs sold the mill to Jan-Baptist Heylen, the then mayor of Oelegem. The installation was used less and less due to the advent of mechanical mills. The mill was last active in commercial service towards the end of the First World War. Since that time, the building has served various other functions: garage, warehouse, room for the Catholic Workers' Youth and as a country retreat. During the Second World War, the masonry was damaged by shelling and in 1942 the mill was given the status of monument. In 1962 the exterior was restored, which temporarily prevented further decay. Since 1982, the local history circle De Brakken van Oelegem has taken care of the monument.

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14.3 km

Cycle Path Along the Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice towpath that is easy to drive on along the canal with regularly nice terraces.

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23.5 km

Peerdsbos

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

Peerdsbos

Forest

25.5 km

Sunbathing lawns, bathhouse and boats

Highlight • Lake

A unique spot in the Park of Brasschaat, near the pond.

Rowing boats are available here in the summer months.

The bathhouse, where you can enjoy a drink in peace and quiet at the water's edge.

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26.3 km

4a;4b

Forest

27.0 km

Brasschaat Castle

Highlight • Castle

The history of the castle domain of Brasschaat originated in the 18th century, when the Helhoeve, the predecessor of the castle of Brasschaat, was converted into a court of pleasure. When Armand Reusens became mayor of Brasschaat in 1872, he had a new beautiful castle built according to the French model and the Helhoeve was demolished. He acquired the domain from his father and his predecessor Honoré Guyot. Under Reusens, the domain expanded considerably. In 1896-1897, the castle was expanded with two side wings and obtained its current appearance. After his death, the domain came into the hands of his nephew Albert-Octave ’t Serclaes de Wommersom.
In 1906, the ownership rights were transferred to the NV Anvers-Extension, chairman of the NV, Eduard Thys, lived in the castle until 1914. In 1923, the NV sold the castle to Anne-Rose Gremmingen, widow of Georges Born. In 1949, the castle and domain of almost 170 ha were purchased by the Municipality of Brasschaat. The land along the Bredabaan was divided into plots to lighten the purchase burden. Since 1978, the domain has been partly managed by Bos en Groen. The castle was transformed into a hotel-restaurant. Today, the neoclassical castle of Brasschaat is a unique setting for family parties, corporate events or weddings.

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27.7 km

Park of Brasschaat - obelisk

Highlight • Monument

All roads lead to Rome, but in Brasschaat all roads lead to the Obelisk, on Hemeldreef in the park. Here six lanes come together

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34.0 km

cycling and hiking junction rest area

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Quiet place to rest or to strengthen the inner person.

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39.2 km

Antitank Canal

Highlight • River

The Antitankgracht was constructed just before the Second World War to stop German tanks. Fortunately, that is no longer necessary today, but it does provide us with a nice location to cycle through.

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46.6 km

Fort Oelegem

Highlight • Historical Site

The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

During World War II, the German Wehrmacht used the fort as a storage facility. After the liberation, it served the US Army as an anti-aircraft defense center against V1 rockets.

In 1947, the fort's military use finally ended, and it became private property.

Today, it is home to approximately 1,300 bats. On certain days and by appointment, you can visit it as part of a guided tour.

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48.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

15.3 km

7.68 km

4.76 km

3.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

16.9 km

6.08 km

5.85 km

984 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

21°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Brasschaat Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

Stone Mill of Oelegem

Cycle Path Along the Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

Sunbathing lawns, bathhouse and boats

Brasschaat Castle

Park of Brasschaat - obelisk

cycling and hiking junction rest area

Antitank Canal

Fort Oelegem

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